Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
This Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus is made with just a few simple ingredients and makes a perfectly delicious side dish for any meal!
I love vegetables. I could eat them all day and with every meal if I had the time to prepare them.
Yes, I know that sounds like the craziest statement ever. I mean, who goes around declaring their love for vegetables as if it’s the same as iced coffee, pizza, or chocolate cake?! Well, maybe I should be a little more specific. I love roasted vegetables.
There is just something magical that happens to vegetables when you pop them in the oven and roast them. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness in veggies, cuts out the bitterness, and automatically makes them 100 times more delicious.
Garlic and parmesan are two of my favorite ingredients to add to just about any kind of savory recipe, so tossing them in with my asparagus was a no-brainer. Sprinkle on some salt and pepper, then spritz with some olive oil and you are good to go.
I prepare my roasted asparagus on the same cookie sheet that it bakes on. I can’t stand extra dishes to wash, so if a recipe allows a short-cut, I go for it!
Just mix everything together on top of the aluminum foil lined pan then spread it out and bake for about 8 minutes.
If you go any longer than that, the asparagus gets too soft for my liking. I like it to be a little bit crisp and not mushy.
I originally shared this Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus over at Kenarry: Ideas for the Home. While I was there, Carrie was visiting here and sharing her recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts. Go check it out if you haven’t had a chance to yet!
Recipe: Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound fresh asparagus
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2-3 Tablespoons parmesan cheese
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
- Rinse the asparagus and trim off woody end pieces. Spread out in a thin layer on top of the prepared cookie sheet.
- Spray the asparagus lightly with a coat of olive oil spray. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic, and parmesan cheese. Use your hands to mix the asparagus with all of the ingredients, then lay out into an even layer again. Spray with one more light coat of olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Asparagus are my favorite side dish and love them with garlic definitely trying your cooking technique and recipe tips for Easter. I always serve asparagus for that special meal.
Looks so delicious and would make a great addition to any dinner party!
It’s a great healthy share. I tried it this weekend and it came out perfect.
First of all, your photos are awesome and they just make me want to pick up an asparagus spear and eat away. I asparagus and adding the parmesan sounds perfect.
I can’t wait to start getting healthy recipes from you God’s Blessings!
Great recipe! Quick and easy to prepare. Used prepared garlic granules and cooked on parchment paper. Will definitely make again and again.
I literally make this about 3x a week since i discovered it. My absolute favorite!
I’m so glad you love it so much!
Wanted to pop in and let you know I have featured your recipe on my latest blog post on how to blanch asparagus! ???? Please feel free to read and share! Thanks for your delicious recipe!
https://alittlebitofannaslife.wordpress.com/2018/06/08/how-to-blanch-asparagus/
This also will be the second time I’ve made this. Very flavorful, and definitely a hit.
Going to take it to a pot luck lunch we have at work every Wednesday. Last time I prepped the asparagus & marinated it in a gallon size bag, for and an hour or so, then I baked it.
Do you think if I prepped this at night, same way, but left it in the bag overnight and made it tomorrow in our toaster oven it would turn out? Not sure if marinating over night may be too long? Appreciate your thoughts. Thank you!
Hi Mandi! I can’t say for sure since I haven’t tried it like that. I also haven’t cooked it in a toaster oven before. If you give it a shot, please let me know how it turned out for you!
Totally delicious! Tried it tonight and loved it!
So glad to hear it!
This came out soooo yummy!
So glad you enjoyed it, Heather!
Tonight is the second time I’m making this asparagus because it was SOOOO good the first time! I love how easy it is to make and takes almost no cleanup uptime.
So glad to hear it, Brittany!
Thank you. I screw this up all the time. Your variables are perfect: 450 degrees @ 8 min. (I went 9).
I’ve tried this 375/400/425/475/etc with different times but always overdone or underdone.
PS–used Cojita cheese which is Mexico’s version of Parmesan. Tastes/looks identical and much cheaper.
Again, thanks.
So glad to help, Brent! Glad you’re enjoying it.
Excellent! My husband loves it and he hates vegetables. Thank you!
Glad he’s got a veggie to enjoy now!
This is delicious, roasting veggies are always the best, appreciate you sharing the recipe with everyone. ????
Yum! Thanks for the lovely recipe. Easy and delicious way to prepare asparagus.
Glad you’re enjoying it!!